Headache Relief in Sulphur Springs, TX
Headaches can wreck a workday, a weekend, or a good night's sleep. There are many kinds of headaches, and some of them are closely tied to the neck, upper back, and jaw muscles. Those are the ones where our care may help.
Headaches we commonly see
Tension-type headaches often feel like a tight band or pressure around the head. Tight, tender muscles in the neck and shoulders are often part of the picture.
Cervicogenic headaches start in the neck. They are often on one side and may get worse with certain neck movements or positions.
Tender spots in muscles can send pain to other places, including the head. Learn more in Can a Sore Spot in Muscle Cause Pain Somewhere Else? and Neck Pain: What Causes It and How We Can Help.
Migraines are different. Some people with migraines find that neck care and exercise help them feel better between attacks, but migraine care should also involve your medical doctor.
What the research says
Studies and chiropractic guidelines suggest that spinal manipulation may help some people with cervicogenic headaches, and that exercise and hands-on muscle care may help some people with tension-type headaches. Results vary from person to person, so we track your headaches and adjust the plan based on how you respond.
How we can help
At your first visit we ask about your headache pattern, check your neck and upper back, and do a movement screen. Your plan may include:
Chiropractic adjustments for the neck and upper back
Dry needling for trigger points in the neck, shoulders, and base of the skull
Rehab exercises for neck strength and posture, plus tips for desk setup, sleep, and stress
We may suggest keeping a simple headache diary so we can see what helps.
Common questions
Do I need a referral? No. You can book directly with us. If anything in your exam points to a medical cause, we will refer you to the right provider.
How many visits will I need? It depends on your headache pattern and how you respond. We check in on your progress at each visit and will tell you honestly if our care is not the right fit.
Is dry needling safe near the neck? Both of our doctors are trained in dry needling and use thin, single-use needles. We explain each step before we start, and it is always your choice.
When to get checked right away
Call 911 or get emergency care for a sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, a headache with weakness, numbness, confusion, trouble speaking, or vision loss, a headache with fever and a stiff neck, or a headache after a head injury. Also see your doctor for headaches that are new after age 50 or keep getting worse.
Book a visit
If headaches keep coming back, we would be glad to look for what might be driving them.
Book Online or call 903-629-5126.
Pacheco Spine and Sport, 1067 Gilmer Street, Suite C, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for a personal medical exam.
Sources
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Headaches in over 12s: diagnosis and management (CG150). 2012, updated 2021. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg150
Blanpied PR, Gross AR, Elliott JM, et al. Neck pain: revision 2017. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(7):A1-A83. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2017.0302